Wed, 29 Mar 2017 12:35:59 +0000 By OSCAR MALIPENGA HOWARD Kunda is still a Member of Parliament for Muchinga constituency under the MMD ticket and therefore in order to be in the House because he has not crossed the floor as provided for under article 72 (2) (d) of the Constitution, Speaker of the National Assembly Dr. Patrick Matibini ruled yesterday. On Friday last week, leader of the opposition Jack Mwiimbu rose on a point of order, saying that in a complaint letter addressed to the Speaker against UPND MPs, Mr Kunda signed the letter as a Member of Parliament for Muchinga constituency under the Patriotic Front (PF) party. Mr. Mwiimbu further submitted that in terms of article 72 (1) and (2) of the Constitution Mr. Kunda had crossed the floor by joining the PF. Mr. Mwiimbu’s point of order sought to establish whether or not Mr. Kunda was in order to remain […]
